Male Insects Attempt to Mate with Orchids but Eventually Stop

question 28

Multiple Choice

Male insects attempt to mate with orchids but eventually stop responding to them. What term best applies to this behavior?

• A)sign stimulus
• B)habituation
• C)imprinting
• D)classical conditioning
• E)operant conditioning

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